Immaculata University´s president, Sister R. Patricia Fadden, IHM, is being honored by the Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) with its "Community Leadership Award." Immaculata University has been a member of the TMACC since 1998. The awards ceremony is being held on Tuesday, October 5, at 6:00 p.m. at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center. The keynote speaker is Rob Wonderling, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
In 2002, Sister Pat became president of Immaculata University and has led the University through a transitional period that has seen the expansion of educational programs, growth in enrollment, and the addition of men to the traditional-age undergraduate college. As a leader in the community and a strong supporter of TMACC, Sister Patricia shares a philosophy of civic and environmental responsibility.
TMACC is non-profit that was created nearly 16 years ago by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. TMACC´s charter is to serve as liaison between public sector transportation agencies and the private sector on transportation issues affecting the Chester County business community. The organization focuses on Mobility Management and Sustainability through education, advocacy and special programs. The TMACC works closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), Chester County Planning Commission and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC).
Immaculata University, a Catholic, comprehensive coeducational institution, is located 20 miles west of Philadelphia, south of the intersection of routes 30 and 352, between Paoli and Exton.
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